Warhead (noun)

1. The explosive part of a missile or torpedo that is designed to deliver a destructive payload to a target.
2. The front part of a weapon or tool, especially a spear or arrow, that is designed to penetrate a target.

Origin:

War + head.

Examples:

1. The warhead of the missile was armed and ready to be launched.
2. The warhead of the torpedo is capable of causing significant damage to enemy ships.
3. The ancient warriors used to sharpen the warhead of their spears before going to battle.
4. The hunter carefully crafted the warhead of his arrow to make it more deadly.
5. The warhead on the tip of the spear was designed to penetrate the toughest armor.